OCT 2 and the BOLD - Looks Like AT&T has picked a day to screw up the launch

Looks like AT&T has the final release package info on the Bold. Looks like we can get our hands on it here in the states. Boy genuis reported it first and has the image. We just put it here too to make it one less step.
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Guess What This Post Is About

Yep. You know.

BGR broke it and now everyone else is posting, so we decided "Eh, why not".

So apparently the Bold is being delayed, and knowing BG's history with accurately leaking RIM information, we wouldn't doubt if his two sources were ole Mike and Jim themselves.

Basically, yeah, who knows.

SO...Here's what WE promise YOU...

There will be no posts about "possible" release dates of the Bold posted here on BBHP until it's confirmed to launch by either AT&T or RIM. And internal documents are going to work. We're talking about a full-fledged press release.

Pictures of the JAVELIN (9300)

Looks like the Javelin will be slated with the 9300 model number. Here are some great shots of the new Javelin. The screen is bigger than the Bold. Thanks BlackBerry news for the pictures. We hope to have you a release date soon.

BOLD vs IPHONE 2.0 REVIEW

This review was posted today by Jeff McCord of culturefeast.com. This is a pretty good review of the iphone 2.0 and the Blackberry Bold. I am interested to hear your thoughts audience. And what do you think about the severe price cuts that Apple did? hmm

UPDATE: Here is a strong "BlackBerry dominates iPhone" review. Click here

A "BOLD" NEW MOVE

I can hear Coldplay's new "Violet Hill" track playing loudly through this young girl's ipod and I think to myself. One day I will get itunes on my BlackBerry. Low and BE"BOLD" that day is here.

It appears that the new BlackBerry Bold will be able to sync its music with iTunes. Research in Motion’s BlackBerry Media Sync software will come with the new capabilities. This is a tight relationship that helps BlackBerry owners keep that corporate feel with an IPOD sound. Not bad.

PETITION TO SQUASH EXCLUSIVE CARRIER DEALS IN THE WORKS

This is a hot topic and I am curious what the BlackBerry community (heck really all cell phone communities think about this.

How do you like it when a new phone, for instance the BOLD, comes exclusively only to AT&T? Or Sprint's exclusive deal with Samsung to carry the Ace? Does that hurt little carriers?

Apparently, they think so. The RAC (Rural Carriers Association) has called upon the FCC to investigate what is termed "anti competitive effects" of these exclusive deals. The RAC represents over 80 smaller wireless carriers.

"We want the FCC to consider rule making on this issue so that people can comment and contribute to the process as these arrangements are increasing with more frequency," David Nace, RAC counsel, told InternetNews.com. It is true that these deals do seem to be occurring more and more. The groups filings included over 50 exclusive deals including the ones mentioned above.

AT&T feels just the opposite. "These deals drive innovation and spur manufactures to improve products and gives users more choices," Mark Siegel, AT&T spokesperson, told InternetNews.com. "Without these deals carriers would have little imperative to innovate," Siegel said, adding that such deals drive strong competition in the marketplace that benefits users in terms of pricing and plans.

What do you guys think?